jing2 waa2 hei3影畫戲影画戏

Jyutpingjing2 waa2 hei3

Yaleyíng wá hei

Definition

Shadow play; a traditional form of puppetry using silhouettes.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the traditional art of shadow puppetry rather than modern cinema. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia and is rarely used in contemporary contexts outside of historical or cultural discussions. Most modern speakers would use 電影 for standard movies.

Measure word

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Examples

sai3細go3個go2嗰zan6陣hou2好zung1鍾ji3意tai2睇jing2影waa2畫hei3戲。

I really loved watching shadowplays when I was a kid.

nei5你sai3細go3個jau5有mou5冇tai2睇gwo3過jing2影waa2畫hei3戲aa4呀？

Did you ever watch shadowplays when you were little?

Common phrases

tai2睇jing2影waa2畫hei3戲

to watch a shadowplay

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 電影, which is the standard term for modern motion pictures. Using this word to describe a trip to the cinema will cause confusion as it specifically evokes the traditional folk performance.